Voices

Jesse Ramos writes, "Party labels have historically given voters insight into a candidate’s likely approach to policies. Now that shorthand is intentionally being manipulated."

Jim Elliott writes, "I learned also that every job had dignity and I was proud of doing my work well."

Alex Leone writes, "To maintain and defend the public access landscape that we have built collectively will require compromise, collaboration and communication."

Larry Barrin writes, "As Sen. Daines and Rep. Zinke finish their terms, we hope they too will support legislation to stop ongoing attempts to sell off our public lands."

Erin Clark and Zachary Bashoor write, "The amount of change impacting our public lands management right now is enormous, with implications for Forest Service employees, agency partners, and communities enmeshed with Forest Service lands and offices."

Ben Davis writes, "Families are paying more and getting less, and it’s not right. We need someone who really cares and who will look out for us and our families."

Monica Tranel writes, "Property taxes have shifted the burden onto families while the state sits on a surplus, uniquely impacting homeowners in HD 92 and legacy Montana family cabins in the beautiful Seeley and Swan valleys."

Mike Garrity writes, "Plaintiffs sued to stop this project in March, alleging, in part, that the project ignored legally mandated protections for whitebark pine, grizzly bears, and lynx under both the Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act."

Bruce Grubbs and Mary Sexton write, "We bet you already know which political party will win your legislative seat. It’s likely the party that has won it for years, even decades."

NorthWestern Energy writes, "Our commitment is straightforward: protect customers, support responsible growth and ensure Montana’s energy system is ready for the future."